Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

But after an exchange - sign the purchase documents with one pen and pick up another pen to sign the refi docs :)Another strategy you could consider is reinvesting into multiple properties, where you purchase the first property cash (ensures some security and concentrates the equity) and the second property with a mortgage.

From a credit perspective, house hacking also helps you build strong cash flow, which can make it easier to secure financing for future deals.Additionally, if you're targeting high-appreciation markets, you could also look into cash-out refinancing down the line to pull equity and fund additional investments.

Cameras, security system, motion lights, cage lock on hvac, etc.They were stolen cause it was vacant and had a for sale sign.   

my RE income from my rentals is semi-passive of course... so less active than W2 but more active than dividends or social security.

That’s an incredible deal—congratulations on securing 100% seller financing!

One just uses the tried and true wholesaling methods and each geographical area will have its unique ways of doing this.With a lot of land deals starting with tax sales. this is common in CA AZ etc etc. currently I am funding deals in WA ID MT CO AZ TX FLA and then some other states.

Quote from @Kevin Rodriguez: After numerous unsuccessful attempts to secure a deal to cohost, I’ve decided to adopt a new strategy.

I've been learning about real estate investing and am ready to take action on my first out-of-state property using the BRRRR method (with plans for short-term rentals).

More people see your property, the higher likely hood of securing a tenant in a quick amount of time (all things equal).